AhnLab Receives Ministerial Commendation on Trade Security Day

AhnLab, a global cybersecurity company, today announced that it was recognized with a Ministerial Commendation in the organizational category for strategic material export control at the 2026 Trade Security Day Ceremony, held on July 9 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul.

Each year at the Trade Security Day Ceremony, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resource and the Korean Security Agency of Trade and Industry honor organizations and individuals for their contributions to the stable management of strategic materials and the implementation of export control systems. Strategic materials refer to goods or technologies whose import and export are controlled for national security and international peace.

AhnLab received the commendation in recognition of its work to expand exports and develop overseas markets for cybersecurity technologies through its systematic strategic material control system.

AhnLab has maintained an AA rating as a Self-Compliance Trader since 2013 by operating a systematic export control process for strategic materials, covering classification, export licensing, and follow-up management. AhnLab has maintained compliance with the system through a companywide control framework involving divisions such as logistics, legal, research and sales, as well as regular audits. To date, the company has had no related violations or management omissions.

The commendation also recognizes AhnLab’s role in strengthening the global competitiveness of Korea’s cybersecurity industry and supporting national export growth, backed by its strategic material export control capabilities. AhnLab has expanded into the Middle East market through Rakeen, its joint venture in Saudi Arabia, and recorded more than USD 10 million in exports last year. Even with the significant increase in strategic material exports, AhnLab has maintained stable export control operations.

DukHwan Kim, Head of Financial Planning Division said "For global companies, strategic material export control is a key foundation for trade security competitiveness and for building compliance trust with overseas customers and regulatory authorities. AhnLab will continue to ensure safe and responsible export management and expand its global business based on its systematic strategic material control system."

AhnLab was also recognized by the Export Tower Award and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Resource Award at the 62nd Trade Day Ceremony in December 2025.